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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF OCTOBER 04, 2015 FBO #5063
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J -- Air Flow Testing and Balance - 553-16-1-3102-0011 - Justification and Approval (J&A)

Notice Date

10/2/2015
 

Notice Type

Justification and Approval (J&A)
 

NAICS

541330 — Engineering Services
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Ann Arbor Healthcare System;Network 11 Contract Office;2215 Fuller Road;Ann Arbor MI 48105
 

ZIP Code

48105
 

Solicitation Number

VA25115Q0532
 

Archive Date

12/30/2015
 

Point of Contact

Kelly Poole
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Award Number

VA251-15-F-2737
 

Award Date

10/1/2015
 

Description

LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION ORDER >$150,000 FAR PART 8.405-6 2237 Transaction # or Vista Equipment Transaction #: 553-16-1-3102-0011 This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program. The material or service listed in par. 3 below is sole source, therefore, consideration of the number of contractors required by FAR Subpart 8.4 - Federal Supply Schedules, is precluded for the reasons indicated below. Restricted to the following source: Provide original manufacturer's name for material or contractor's name for service. (If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.) Manufacturer/Contractor: Siemens Industry Inc Manufacturer/Contractor POC & phone number: Nathaniel Brown (734-751-4639) Mfgr/Contractor Address: 45470 Commerce Center Drive, Plymouth, MI 48170 Dealer/Rep address/phone number: Nathaniel Brown (734-751-4639) X The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the Government. (1) AGENCY AND CONTRACTING ACTIVITY:Department of Veterans Affairs John D. Dingell VA Medical Center Detroit, MI 48201___________ VISN:11 (2) NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF ACTION BEING APPROVED: This is a request for a firm fixed price task order contract against GSA contract GS-07F-217CA for the annual testing and calibration of airflows in critical areas required by Joint Commission (as a non-competitive requirement). A base year plus four option years is being requested. (3)(a)A DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE AGENCY'S NEED: Siemens will supply all air flow readings and calibrations to the required areas throughout the Detroit VA Medical Center. They will update all required information in any module as required by the management system. (b)ESTIMATED DOLLAR VALUE: $359,600.00 (Base of $68,411.00 plus four additional option years) (c)REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE: 10/01/2015 (4)IDENTIFICATION OF THE JUSTIFICATION RATIONALE (SEE FAR 8.405-6), AND IF APPLICABLE, A DEMONSTRATION OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR'S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED SUPPLY OR SERVICE. (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY AND COMPLETE) Specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to a sole source (unique features, function of the item, etc.). Describe in detail why only this suggested source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources. XA patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is: (If FAR 8.405-6(a)(2)iii before posting. Do not include specific proprietary data. Only mention the type of equipment, procedure, etc. to show that proprietary supplies or services are being procured.) The contractor is the manufacturer of the automation system which requires their proprietary software and upgrades, which can only be supplied and installed by Siemens. All readings to modules as well as hood controllers that must be entered into the automation system is proprietary and needs factory trained service technicians to adjust programming and make necessary changes. Maintenance solutions are developed by the manufacturer to meet changing environments unique to the machinery XThese are "direct replacements" parts/components for existing equipment. ___If any modules are found defective, they must be replaced with Siemens modules in order to operate on our network. _______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 0The material/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system. The new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order provided that the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original order must not have been previously issued under sole source or limited source procedures. 0An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the ordering procedures would result in unacceptable delays. (5) DESCRIBE WHY YOU BELIEVE THE ORDER REPRESENTS THE BEST VALUE CONSISTENT WITH FAR 8.4 TO AID THE CONTRACTING OFFICER IN MAKING THIS BEST VALUE DETERMINATION: In accordance with FAR 8.404(d), GSA/FSS has already determined the prices of supplies, fixed priced services, and rates for services offered at hourly rates, under schedule contracts, to be fair and reasonable. Siemens has supported the system throughout the entire life of our network (15 years) with exceptional service and responds to our needs as well as training to VA staff to make operation and repairs of the system a benefit to the Medical Center. The system also requires proprietary information and support of which only Siemens can supply. Due to the proprietary information, it is not possible at this time to obtain these services from other vendors. If this requirement were to be competed, the entire system would need to be replaced, and these costs would not be recovered through competition. This makes Siemens the best value to the government. (6) DESCRIBE THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AMONG SCHEDULE HOLDERS AND THE RESULTS OR A STATEMENT OF THE REASON MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT CONDUCTED: Market research was not conducted because the system requires proprietary information and support of which only the manufacturer can supply. (7) ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE JUSTIFICATION: None (8) A STATEMENT OF THE ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS THAT LED TO THE RESTRICTED CONSIDERATION BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION FOR THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES IS MADE: We will continuously survey the market to determine feasibility or a competitive procurement. (9) REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona Fide Need of the Department of Veterans Affairs and that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that processing of this limited sources justification restricts consideration of Federal Supply Schedule contractors to fewer than the number required by FAR Subpart 8.4. (This signature is the requestor's supervisor, fund control point official, chief of service or someone with responsibility and accountability.) Signatures on file
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/VAAAHCS506/VAAAHCS506/VA25115Q0532/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Justification and Approval (J&A)
 

File Name: VA251-15-Q-0532 VA251-15-Q-0532_2.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2350982&FileName=VA251-15-Q-0532-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2350982&FileName=VA251-15-Q-0532-000.docx

 

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Record

SN03913106-W 20151004/151002234534-692e8fac292e3f802cea2bd25ffd20b5 (fbodaily.com)
 

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